Category: Miata DIY

  • NA Miata Build Part 4

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    It’s been a couple months since our NA Miata build update, Classic Rust. Progress has slowed down a bit over the summer as a result of other projects, but I’m happy to report that all of the body panels now have a coat of primer. There’s peace of mind that comes with not having to…

  • NA Miata Build Part 3 – We’ve Got Primer

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    In the previous post of our NA Miata build series we featured lots of sanding – removing all of the surface rust, as well as doing some basic maintenance. This post has taken a while to get around to because it’s been a lot more of the same lately. There are only so many pictures…

  • Best Generation Miata – What Year MX5 To Buy

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    This post is inspired by a question we got on our Facebook page asking what the best generation Miata to buy is, or if there were any years to avoid. First things first: this is not going to be yet another article filled with tidbits like “you should avoid 1990 Miatas because of the short-nose…

  • Are Miatas reliable / cheap to own?

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    One of the most common questions we have gotten on social media is are Miatas reliable and cheap to own. Miatas are very reliable cars, and some of the most affordable sports cars around. Most of the engine parts are sourced from other economy cars in Mazda’s lineup, which makes them simple and affordable to…

  • Best Oil for Miata Lifter Tick

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    There are three constants in life – death, taxes, and someone posting on a Miata forum worried that their car with lifter tick has a major mechanical problem. If you’ve been around the world of Miatas for a while, you are probably familiar with the term “lifter tick”. It is the rather infamous ticking/tapping noise…

  • NA Miata Build Part 2 – Lots of Sanding

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    In our last post we introduced Classic Rust, a 1997 NA Miata that is severely lacking paint, among other things. There has been some solid progress since then. On the mechanical side, the car has gotten a fresh oil and filter change. No pictures on the 3-year-old oil, but rest assured, it was black. Very…

  • NA Miata Build Series Part 1 – Classic Rust

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    Welcome to the first in a series of posts on our NA Miata project build! I’d like to introduce everyone to this 1997 Classic Red (or Classic Rust?) Miata. It’s definitely a project, and I think it will be a great source of DIY and repair information for this website, and you’ll get to follow…